Can Turmeric (Curcumin) Help Prevent Cancer?

Can Turmeric (Curcumin) Help Prevent Cancer?
Turmeric is a spice derived that is a member of the ginger family.
Curcumin is the principal polyphenolic compound in turmeric and is by
itself an antioxidant and also supports the production of glutathione,
another key antioxidant during times of need. In recent years researchers
has revealed that turmeric can play a role in the prevention of cancer
formation.

Can Eating More Broccoli and Cauliflower Reduce the Risk of Cancer?

Can Eating More Broccoli and Cauliflower Reduce the Risk
of Cancer?
There is good reason to include cruciferous (or Brassica) vegetables in
your diet arsenal to support cancer prevention. These vegetables include
broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, arugula,
kale, kohlrabi, mustard, rutabaga, turnips, bok choy, Chinese cabbage,
wasabi, horse radish, radish, and watercress. In addition to key anti-
oxidant vitamins and minerals, cruciferous vegetables are rich sources of
glucosinolates, which are the sulfur-containing compounds responsible
for their pungent aromas and unique taste. Routine preparation of these
vegetables by chopping as well as chewing leads to the breakdown of
glucosinolates which in turn give rise to indoles and isothiocyanates
which seem to help prevent cancer.
   Broccoli and cauliflower contain sulfur-based nutrients that can
   help defend against cancer.

It is truly remarkable what our bodies

        The Very Basics of Humans
        and the World We Inhabit
Have you ever stopped and wondered why we (humans) are as we are,
and why we do what we do? It is truly remarkable what our bodies are
capable of doing and how our bodies operate to perform various tasks.
Yet, we are just one of millions of different species inhabiting this planet,
all with a unique story to tell. And, like our fellow planet-mates, we must
abide by the basic objectives of life, namely to function as an independent
being (self-operate), defend ourselves both externally and internally,
nourish ourselves, and of course to reproduce, which is without question
the ultimate objective of all life-forms.
   Yet, we are special in that we have a relatively large brain and the intel-
lectual capacity to try to understand ourselves and, in accordance, how we
are to be nourished. In this chapter we will begin to explore the very basis
of our being and the world we live in. This will begin to set the stage for
understanding what it will take to nourish our body for optimal health and
longevity. We will answer questions about basic concepts such as elements,
atoms, molecules, oxidation, chemical reactions, water solubility, and
acids and bases. If you have a science background this site might seem
too rudimentary and you might consider moving on to the next ....